as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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as in saunters
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of strolls
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Nature lovers can enjoy serene strolls around Lake Culpeper or easy hikes at Culpeper Battlefields State Park.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Lu especially recommends exploring the grounds, which are as captivating as the house itself, with elegant formal gardens and wooded trails for scenic strolls.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Nature lovers can enjoy serene strolls around Lake Culpeper or easy hikes at Culpeper Battlefields State Park.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
More stories surely lurk within these labyrinthine hallways, and there could be no wittier, more charismatic guide than del Toro, who strolls and even dances through the movie with Zen grace.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
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Shoot, Arias has four walks in September alone.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The scarcity of food was a challenge, but Gertrude befriended farmers on her cross-country walks.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hikes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their nearest relative, the gray wolf, still roams forests and tundras.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jack the Ripper roams the streets in search of his next victim.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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